What the 'Battle of the Steves' means for Montana's political identity

Bullock, Daines, and a purple state’s growing pains

As one of the few races that could tip the balance of power in Washington, D.C., Montana’s Senate race has become increasingly nationalized, vicious and expensive. By Abe Streep

Has there been a staff exodus at OPI under Elsie Arntzen? Only OPI knows.

With allegations swirling in the race to lead OPI, public records requests for clarifying documents have been inexplicably delayed. By Alex Sakariassen

Shared State, Episode 9: 'For this and future generations'

John Adams tracks how influence, corruption and money have shaped Montana, from the Copper Kings to the Disclose Act to the ad YouTube just showed you. By MTFP staff

Montana coronavirus report

As of Tuesday, October 27, Montana reports a cumulative total of 29,346 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 855 new cases since yesterday, 10,060 active cases, and 18,981 patients considered recovered. State officials also report that 1,245 of the cases have resulted in hospitalizations, with 350 patients currently hospitalized. There have been 305 Montana deaths attributed to the disease.

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Shared State, Episode 9: 'For this and future generations'

Montana coronavirus report

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